We love a good headline! Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced an increase to the maximum benefit rate for unemployed workers. This rate increase will make a real difference for thousands of unemployed New Yorkers. The bottom line is, if you are out of work, through no fault of your own, you will have unemployment insurance to help make ends meet. Learn more about the increase and see if you are eligible: dol.ny.gov/mbr | New York State Department of Labor

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joined striking Starbucks workers in Brooklyn today, promising them his support as mayor. This appearance was alongside Senator Bernie Sanders and coincided with news of a major labor law settlement with Starbucks. Key details: Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral election in November 2025 and is currently the mayor-elect, set to take office on January 1, 2026. The current mayor is Eric Adams. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and current New York State Assembly member, ha